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A welcoming, respectful musician jam brings professional players and rising Asheville artists together for collaborative live music, continuing the city’s tradition of community-led performance with Women to the Front.
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A women-led weekly jam night that starts with a short curated set, then opens the floor for collaborative playing across styles and experience levels. Built for intergenerational community connection in a safe, respectful, encouraging room.

A women-led weekly jam night that starts with a short curated set, then opens the floor for collaborative playing across styles and experience levels. Built for intergenerational community connection in a safe, respectful, encouraging room.
A women-led weekly jam night that starts with a short curated set, then opens the floor for collaborative playing across styles and experience levels. Built for intergenerational community connection in a safe, respectful, encouraging room.

A lineup of Asheville women musicians brings soulful blues performances and a community-minded taproom atmosphere, with local beer and pizza rounding out an easygoing night of live music.

A lineup of Asheville women musicians brings soulful blues performances and a community-minded taproom atmosphere, with local beer and pizza rounding out an easygoing night of live music.
A lineup of Asheville women musicians brings soulful blues performances and a community-minded taproom atmosphere, with local beer and pizza rounding out an easygoing night of live music.

Roots-driven Americana and bluegrass energy sets the tone for an all-ages gathering, with a festive jamboree atmosphere suited to families and fans of Asheville’s live music scene.

Roots-driven Americana and bluegrass energy sets the tone for an all-ages gathering, with a festive jamboree atmosphere suited to families and fans of Asheville’s live music scene.
Roots-driven Americana and bluegrass energy sets the tone for an all-ages gathering, with a festive jamboree atmosphere suited to families and fans of Asheville’s live music scene.

Players follow rotating old-time musicians through traditional tunes, learning by playing in a moderate-paced acoustic jam designed for participation, skill-building, and connection among Asheville’s folk music community.

Players follow rotating old-time musicians through traditional tunes, learning by playing in a moderate-paced acoustic jam designed for participation, skill-building, and connection among Asheville’s folk music community.
Players follow rotating old-time musicians through traditional tunes, learning by playing in a moderate-paced acoustic jam designed for participation, skill-building, and connection among Asheville’s folk music community.

A welcoming weekly open jam brings players and listeners together for traditional music-making in a relaxed Asheville taproom, creating an informal space for shared tunes and community connection.

A welcoming weekly open jam brings players and listeners together for traditional music-making in a relaxed Asheville taproom, creating an informal space for shared tunes and community connection.
A welcoming weekly open jam brings players and listeners together for traditional music-making in a relaxed Asheville taproom, creating an informal space for shared tunes and community connection.

Raw, rootsy blues jam night that starts as a stripped back front porch acoustic circle before turning up into a plugged in stage jam. A community driven, come play or listen atmosphere keeps classic blues traditions alive.

Raw, rootsy blues jam night that starts as a stripped back front porch acoustic circle before turning up into a plugged in stage jam. A community driven, come play or listen atmosphere keeps classic blues traditions alive.
Raw, rootsy blues jam night that starts as a stripped back front porch acoustic circle before turning up into a plugged in stage jam. A community driven, come play or listen atmosphere keeps classic blues traditions alive.

Raw, tradition-rooted blues takes over the room with an early stripped back acoustic circle jam followed by a plugged in stage jam that turns up the volume. Built for community musicians and listeners who want an authentic, rootsy night out.

Raw, tradition-rooted blues takes over the room with an early stripped back acoustic circle jam followed by a plugged in stage jam that turns up the volume. Built for community musicians and listeners who want an authentic, rootsy night out.
Raw, tradition-rooted blues takes over the room with an early stripped back acoustic circle jam followed by a plugged in stage jam that turns up the volume. Built for community musicians and listeners who want an authentic, rootsy night out.

An early-evening kick-off set by the house band turns into an electric open jam where local players can sit in for collaborative, plug-in grooves. Expect an informal, community-minded stage with rotating musicians and spontaneous sets.

An early-evening kick-off set by the house band turns into an electric open jam where local players can sit in for collaborative, plug-in grooves. Expect an informal, community-minded stage with rotating musicians and spontaneous sets.
An early-evening kick-off set by the house band turns into an electric open jam where local players can sit in for collaborative, plug-in grooves. Expect an informal, community-minded stage with rotating musicians and spontaneous sets.

Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.

Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.

Participatory bluegrass jam session with fast-picking banjos, fiddles, and tight vocal harmonies in a brewery taproom. A monthly, all-skill-level community meetup where listeners and players are equally welcome.

Participatory bluegrass jam session with fast-picking banjos, fiddles, and tight vocal harmonies in a brewery taproom. A monthly, all-skill-level community meetup where listeners and players are equally welcome.
Participatory bluegrass jam session with fast-picking banjos, fiddles, and tight vocal harmonies in a brewery taproom. A monthly, all-skill-level community meetup where listeners and players are equally welcome.

A rotating cast of musicians explores bluegrass and its many roots and offshoots in an intimate downtown basement. Expect a fresh listening experience shaped by Asheville’s grass and adjacent music scenes.

A rotating cast of musicians explores bluegrass and its many roots and offshoots in an intimate downtown basement. Expect a fresh listening experience shaped by Asheville’s grass and adjacent music scenes.
A rotating cast of musicians explores bluegrass and its many roots and offshoots in an intimate downtown basement. Expect a fresh listening experience shaped by Asheville’s grass and adjacent music scenes.

A welcoming, queer- and trans-inclusive comedy mic invites women, nonbinary, queer, and femme performers to test jokes in five-minute sets. Expect supportive stand-up, community-minded humor, and a no-heckling room.

A welcoming, queer- and trans-inclusive comedy mic invites women, nonbinary, queer, and femme performers to test jokes in five-minute sets. Expect supportive stand-up, community-minded humor, and a no-heckling room.
A welcoming, queer- and trans-inclusive comedy mic invites women, nonbinary, queer, and femme performers to test jokes in five-minute sets. Expect supportive stand-up, community-minded humor, and a no-heckling room.
An intimate listening session centers on the music of The Womack Sisters, inviting Asheville music fans to gather, listen closely, and share a focused artist discovery experience.
An intimate listening session centers on the music of The Womack Sisters, inviting Asheville music fans to gather, listen closely, and share a focused artist discovery experience.
An intimate listening session centers on the music of The Womack Sisters, inviting Asheville music fans to gather, listen closely, and share a focused artist discovery experience.

A welcoming Sunday evening jam brings local players and touring guest musicians together for spontaneous, participatory live music. Musicians of all kinds can sit in, while the public listens free in a brewery taproom.

A welcoming Sunday evening jam brings local players and touring guest musicians together for spontaneous, participatory live music. Musicians of all kinds can sit in, while the public listens free in a brewery taproom.
A welcoming Sunday evening jam brings local players and touring guest musicians together for spontaneous, participatory live music. Musicians of all kinds can sit in, while the public listens free in a brewery taproom.
Weekly electric open jam where the house band starts the night, then musicians rotate in for sit-in sets and spontaneous collaborations. Come to play or listen in a general-admission, family-friendly venue with 21+ entry unless accompanied by a parent.
Weekly electric open jam where the house band starts the night, then musicians rotate in for sit-in sets and spontaneous collaborations. Come to play or listen in a general-admission, family-friendly venue with 21+ entry unless accompanied by a parent.
Weekly electric open jam where the house band starts the night, then musicians rotate in for sit-in sets and spontaneous collaborations. Come to play or listen in a general-admission, family-friendly venue with 21+ entry unless accompanied by a parent.

A welcoming, participatory contra dance creates a lively community gathering in a sober, safe space, with social folk dancing and opportunities to connect through movement.

A welcoming, participatory contra dance creates a lively community gathering in a sober, safe space, with social folk dancing and opportunities to connect through movement.
A welcoming, participatory contra dance creates a lively community gathering in a sober, safe space, with social folk dancing and opportunities to connect through movement.
Jazz improvisation and raw ’90s alternative rock collide in atmospheric, groove-driven instrumental reinterpretations of Nirvana, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Smashing Pumpkins, and Queens of the Stone Age.
Jazz improvisation and raw ’90s alternative rock collide in atmospheric, groove-driven instrumental reinterpretations of Nirvana, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Smashing Pumpkins, and Queens of the Stone Age.
Jazz improvisation and raw ’90s alternative rock collide in atmospheric, groove-driven instrumental reinterpretations of Nirvana, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Smashing Pumpkins, and Queens of the Stone Age.

A songwriter circle where local musicians trade original tunes and in-the-round acoustic performances in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a community-forward, low-key evening with rotating players and collaborative storytelling.

A songwriter circle where local musicians trade original tunes and in-the-round acoustic performances in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a community-forward, low-key evening with rotating players and collaborative storytelling.
A songwriter circle where local musicians trade original tunes and in-the-round acoustic performances in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a community-forward, low-key evening with rotating players and collaborative storytelling.

A laid back open mic in a downtown brewery taproom where poets, musicians, and storytellers can grab the mic or cheer on local talent. Sip craft beers in a casual, supportive late night crowd.

A laid back open mic in a downtown brewery taproom where poets, musicians, and storytellers can grab the mic or cheer on local talent. Sip craft beers in a casual, supportive late night crowd.
A laid back open mic in a downtown brewery taproom where poets, musicians, and storytellers can grab the mic or cheer on local talent. Sip craft beers in a casual, supportive late night crowd.

After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.

After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
